Task
This member proposes new ideas and keeps the group moving forward.
Who is the initiator-contributor?
This member smooths over disagreements and promotes positive relationships.
Who is the harmonizer?
This member initiates conflict or is overly forceful.
Who is the aggressor?
These are sets of expectations people hold for themselves and others in a given context.
What are roles?
Sarah takes notes at every meeting to help the group remember decisions. What role is she playing?
Who is the recorder?
This member expresses beliefs and viewpoints about the topic.
Who is the opinion giver?
This member ensures everyone has a chance to participate.
Who is the gatekeeper?
This member raises objections or complains, slowing down the group.
Who is the blocker?
These roles are about completing the mission of the group.
What are task roles?
John interrupts often, pushing his own ideas and ignoring others. What role is he taking on?
Who is the dominator?
This member ensures the group follows its rules and procedures.
Who is the procedural technician?
This member supports the group’s decisions and goes along with others’ ideas.
Who is the follower?
This member seeks control and attention, often interrupting others.
Who is the dominator?
These roles help maintain relationships and the group’s atmosphere.
What are maintenance roles?
Maria makes sure everyone has a chance to speak and keeps communication open. What role is this?
Who is the gatekeeper?
This member keeps notes of discussions and decisions.
Who is the recorder?
This member helps the group understand different perspectives and find common ground.
Who is the interpreter?
This member uses the group setting to discuss unrelated personal problems.
Who is the confessor?
These roles are self-centered and draw attention to individuals instead of the group.
What are individual roles?
Alex makes jokes during discussions, causing the group to lose focus. What role is he showing?
Who is the joker/clown?
This type of role is assumed to help the group accomplish its mission.
What are task roles?
These roles help maintain a positive and productive group environment.
What are maintenance roles?
This member uses humor or distractions to steer the group off track.
Who is the joker/clown?
Name the three main types of roles discussed in groups.
What are task roles, maintenance roles, and individual roles?
Taylor helps the group find common ground between different cultural perspectives. What role is she playing?
Who is the interpreter?